Van Staal VS X Series Bailess Spinning Reels Review

Nothing yet. They are concentrating on getting the "usual" sizes out on the market.

The VS-X won't be out until late this Winter. For IBSP, the 200 will be perfect. We have a special going on now on VS and VSB reels-by reel and get a Van Staal jigging rod free!

Black and Silver only

The VSX will only be available in the left hand for now.

Yes, you can use the VS 150 spool on the VSX 150. However, you MUST use the VSX drag knob. The VS drag knob will not work due to the increased length of the shaft.

<span style="font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">The best reel to pair with this rod would be the Van Staal VS150XP VS X-Series Spinning Reel.</span><p style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-family:arial, verdana, sans-serif;f

You will get roughly 342 yards of that braid onto the reel. 

The Van Staal Bailess 250 will be the better fit for your rod. 

There is a slight difference in size between the reels

The anodized finish does not really chip, but it will certainly scratch if dropped on rocks or other hard surfaces. The silver color does hide blemishes better since the metal underneath the anodizing is a silverish color. As far as rust, that should neve

Yes it is. A 200 or 250 will work. 

They do not make right hand retrieve 

The maximum drag capacity of the VS150 is 32.0

The VSX models we only carry in L/H. The VS 150 is available in black and R/H.

Van Staal does not provide a maximum drag rating, but the reel has a strong drag system that is more than sufficient for any 30 to 40 lb. braid class applications. The line laying issues with the VS have been addressed in the VS X-Series. The VS X-Serie

From what we are hearing they are still several weeks out. There is no exact date of when they will be available/in stock.

You will fit between 75-90 yards less Power Pro on the VSX250 compared to the VSX275. Thank you for considering TackleDirect for your fishing needs.

Normally they come in the individual box they where shipped in from China, they blue packing tape will be unbroken, the only way the seal on a box would be broken is one if it was in the show case, or two taken out of the box to be spooled.

Van Staal does not publish the max drag for the VSX reels. The original VS series put out #30+ of drag. Van Stall is saying that the new VSX is capable of more and smoother.

<span>Hi Anon, The Van Staal VSX 100 bail-less is similar in size to a 3000-4000 size reel. They come in at a weight of 11.2oz. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

Going to Florida usually 3-5 days on items in stock at TackleDirect

For the 250 65# Roughly 500 yards and for the 80# 430 yards and for the 275 50# will get you around 650 yards and the 65# 575 yards

They are are left handed retrieve and not interchangeable.

It would balance out well and you aren't getting a better surf/canal reel then the vsx200.

These reels are only available in a left hand retrieve.

47 pounds of drag.

35 pounds of drag.

The 275x has 47 pounds of max drag.

That pairing would work very well on any beach.

The bailess models can't be converted to bail 

The 150 is the perfect size for a 9'6" ODM

<span>Can the height be adjusted? I need around 13 inches total. I will be using it on a Ulterra Thank you</span>

<span>Hi Alex, The Van Staal VS X Series of reels and all other Van Staal reels currently being made are made in China. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with! Tight lines!</span>

<span>Hi Adam, According to Van Staal, The Van Staal VS X Series Bailess Spinning Reels come with a reel bag and a service wrench tool for all models. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

<span>Hi Dave, According to Van Staal, The VS200XP, VS250XP, and VS275XP all use the same drag system. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

<span>Based on the setups you described I would recommend a Van Staal VS X-Series Bail Spinning Reel for your Daiwa Tournament Ballistic 3-piece surf rod 133 Heavy Fast TNBA33405G. Specifically model: VSB250XP Polished Black VSB250BXP; TD Code: VAN-0112-1

<span>Hi Dave, I would recommend a Van Staal VSX 150 size. Specifically model: ; TD Code: VAN-0105-1. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/van-staal-vs150xp-vs-x-spinning-reel-van-0105-1.html.</a><span> This would be the perfect size for your Lamiglas 9

<span>Hi Kaleb, Based on the fishing application you described I would recommend a Van Staal VSX 150 size. Specifically model: VS150XP Polished Black VS150BXP; TackleDirect Code: VAN-0105-1. This would pair great with a ODM DNA 8ft Surf rod. Model: NXD-82

<span>Hi Robert, Based on the rod you have I would recommend a Van Staal VS X Series 200 size. Specifically model: VS200XP Polished Black VS200BXP; TackleDirect Code: VAN-0106-1. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/van-staal-vs200xp-vs-x-spinning-reel-